including video production & more . . .
including video production & more . . .
There are some exciting things to see here! So take a look around!
Interest rates will probably never drop to the record lows of 2021, but they're more stable now and only getting better!
And while Buyers wait for interest rates to drop, home prices continue to rise.
Finally, the National Association of REALTORS® is predicting sales nationwide will increase 9% and the California Association of REALTORS® projects California home sales will increase 10.5% in 2025.
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So, there's one reason your instincts brought you to this moment: to manifest your real estate dreams!
We work harder to provide stellar services to BUYERS. We strive to understand their unique home preferences, to show them homes that meet those preferences, to present and negotiate their offers and to help them navigate the escrow process - through the moment they receive "confirmation of recording" and keys to their new home!
We work harder to provide stellar services to SELLERS. Traditional listing agents typically (1) place listings (and cell phone photos) on the MLS, and (2) place "For Sale" signs in a Seller's front yard, and (3) wait for an offer.
Of course, we automatically provide the above services to Sellers (minus the cell phone photos), but we also provide Sellers with (1) a professional photographer, (2) the production of a custom listing video (see sample on this website), (3) "Final Touch" Home Staging for occupied and vacant homes, and (4) "Virtual" Home Staging, as may be necessary, for select vacant homes . . . and more.
Our listings also receive international listing exposure and publication on 800 websites (such as Realtor.com, Zillow, etc.).
We also negotiate offers received from Buyers, help Sellers navigate the escrow process - through the moment they receive "confirmation of recording," moving on to the new opportunities that await them!
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NOTE THIS SURPRISING STATISTIC ABOUT VIDEOS:
"403% more inquiries are driven from listings with videos," according to the National Association of REALTORS® website. So, don't forget to check out our Sample Listing Video below!
We offer our clients "final touch" home staging (done in person, adding or eliminating smaller items, decor, art and accessories, as necessary) (for occupied and vacant homes) using items from our inventory or yours.
We also guide our clients in "depersonalizing" or "decluttering" whenever necessary so Buyers can imagine themselves living in your home rather than you. This will also help make your home appear more spacious.
We also offer "curb appeal" tips and services to our Sellers.
Of course, the ultimate goal is to evoke an emotional response and an offer from prospective Buyers.
A well-staged home will typically minimize a property's market time and command a higher sales price.
For certain select vacant homes, we offer "virtual" home staging services (the addition of virtual furnishings and decor to images of a vacant home).
Take a look at our sample (unbranded, as required under MLS rules) RESIDENTIAL listing video (currently customized and produced for our Seller clients on a COMPLIMENTARY basis).
As noted earlier: "403% more inquiries are driven from listings with videos," per the National Association of REALTORS® website.
NOTE: (1) The watermark on this video will not appear on your video; and (2) the listing depicted in this video is fictitious in order to provide this sample video.
Review the Consumer Alert from the California Department of Real Estate regarding new rules on Buyer representation and Agent compensation. This resulted from the recent NAR Settlement affecting real estate practices NATIONWIDE.
For a snapshot of the housing market in your area, check out the interactive "Housing Market Overview" presented by the California Association of REALTORS®.
After 30+ years in commercial real estate law, as a paralegal and real estate specialist in title, survey & zoning matters - on high-rises, hotels, supermarket chains, strip malls, etc. (including the bulk purchase of 80 homes in California), and 10+ years as a REALTOR®, this is an exciting time to be serving Southern California as a residential REALTOR®.
Our emphasis is on cultivating strong relationships, most of which are referral based - meaning the majority of our business comes from people who know us or who have recommended us.
To provide the highest level of service to our clients with a focus on quality vs. quantity - dedicating more attention to each individual client - using our solid work ethic, honesty, integrity and experience to assist them in closing transactions as smoothly as possible and in optimal time.
Diana Papanickolas, CA DRE 01954469, is affiliated with the brokerage Realty ONE Group Roads, CA DRE 02148178, located in Beaumont, California. Realty ONE Group Roads is owned by Broker Lisandra Gaytan, who inspires her agents every day to provide exceptional services, honesty and integrity to the communities they serve.
Diana is also a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ("NAR"), the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ("CAR") and THE INLAND GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
She's also an NAR Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) and a CAR Certified Probate & Trust Specialist - each providing her with the background essential in meeting the unique needs of her clients and their families.
Diana Papanickolas is a member of RESA (the Real Estate Staging Association) and participated as a judge in the RESA 2023 Home Staging Industry Awards.
Diana is also an HSR Certified Home Stager and Redesigner. She's always had a passion for interior design, home staging and for creating home interiors appealing to the Buyers in the communities she serves.
Finally, she's also a Residential Transition Specialist ™, a designation received from CSP International - assisting seniors "on the move" in connection with, among other things, downsizing to smaller spaces or "rightsizing" in their existing homes.
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Diana Papanickolas, REALTOR®, CA DRE #01954469